The Nurse Is Using the Snellen Chart

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is using the Snellen chart. Which patient is the nurse assessing?

• A) A patient who frequently reports the incorrect time from the clock across the room.
• B) A patient who is having difficulty remembering how to perform familiar tasks.
• C) A patient who turns the television up as loud as possible.
• D) A patient who has trouble saying words.

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Definitions:

Accuracy

describes the closeness of measurements, observations, or assessments to the true value or standard.

Hippocampal Region

A part of the limbic system, which includes the hippocampus itself and the underlying cortical areas, involved in the formation of semantic memories.

Epileptic Seizures

Episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, leading to various symptoms such as convulsions, sensory disruptions, or loss of consciousness.

Nondeclarative Memories

Memories that are retained and retrieved without conscious awareness, often involving skills and habits.